ORLANDO – Later this month, Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon could top last February’s jaw-dropping performance in the Slam Dunk Contest and win the dunk title if chosen to participate at the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans.
But there’s another title that Gordon considers to be much more important and he hopes to win someday soon: NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Gordon has started opening eyes around the NBA with his defensive versatility after having success against players such as James Harden, DeMar DeRozan, Chris Paul, Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum. Just last week, Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens raved about Gordon, saying he ``has the ability to guard one (point guard) through five (center).